Add Kev Selection to the list of legitimate vendors. I got them fast (around 10 days) with no issues. They are currently offering Piston III for $22 shipped on Amazon (might have to buy another pair for that price).   I've been listening to them for a few days. I prefer their sound over my...

I ordered Piston 3.0 a few days ago from Kev Selection on Amazon. I read through the buyer reviews there before ordering to make sure they sold genuine Xiaomi products. According to their reviews they do. One thing that did puzzle me though in the seller's description they talk about being U.S...

  I bought Comply S 500 Active for my Pistons. They fit perfectly and improve the Pistons already excellent sound and I find them much more comfortable than the supplied tips.   Just FYI - everyone add "hightechearphone" on Amazon as a supplier of geniune Pistons.

http://s42.photobucket.com/user/twister6/media/twister6111/xiaomi_pistons_2-09_zps5a60c069.jpg.html Yes, you should've gotten a metal shirt clip in between the rows of tips as shown in this picture I got off the 'net. Mine did.

Based on the price alone it's extremely likely your Pistons are fake. They should've been around $28 au. I bought a pair recently from a seller on Amazon (hightechearphone) for $25 us guaranteed authentic with a one year warranty. I'm blown away by the quality and sound of these inexpensive...

Well my experience is varied and has nothing to do with price/sound - Nuforce NE 6 - still going strong after two + years as my gym IEM. Nuforce 700x - three months then an earpiece went out, replaced under warranty. Replacements lasted threes months as well. Shame I loved their sound...

Quote: Yes. They'll fit right out of the package.

Quote: I use Comply T400 tips with my 700X. I got them from Radio Shack.

Durability is one of my biggest concerns. I'm hard on my IEMs. Like you I've grown tired of buying the latest, greatest, "hot" IEM and have one of it's earpieces quit after 3-6 months.  So far my durability champs are Nuforce NE-6. I've used them 6-8 hours a day at work and at the gym for over a...

I'm  a big fan of Nuforce products. One of the first IEMs I bought were NE-6. I used them for daily for 6-8 months then decided I needed to upgrade. I bought several different IEMs that received solid reviews here in the $50-$80 range. Each of them were either uncomfortable, weren't a major...

Quote: Good recommendation. I just got the 700X (same as the 700M w/out the mic). I'm very impressed. I'm a big fan of Nuforce products. I used Nuforce NE-6's for about a year. They took all the abuse I threw at them and they are still kicking. I kept trying to replace them with more...

I've had both. After 4 months the right earpiece quit working on my Visang RO3 (Brainwavz M2). My Nuforce NE 6 are still going strong despite being older and used more. I will admit that R03's had a slightly sound but that doesn't matter much now.

I have several IEMs in this price range -   Head Direct RE2  $29  the good - comfortable, durable cloth covered cables, clean sound. The bad - completely lack bass, mine failed after three months of light use.   Meelecttronic M6 $40 - the good - great sound, nice accessories, durable...

I have Visang R03 on order and I should get them early next week. When I get them I'll give my impressions.

Quote: I finally pulled the trigger on Visand R03's. When I get them I'll give my impressions versus my NE - 6.

Double post still. Getting used to new format.

ljokerl, the reason I'm interested in these two IEMs is because of your thorough reviews. I just wanted a little real world experience with either one. Durability is a big concern for me. I'm hard on my IEMs so hearing about how they hold up is important. So now I guess I'll just stick with my...

For no reason what so ever I'm looking to move up from NE-6 to either the Visang R03 or the Hippo VB. No RE0 suggestions please (I have my reasons) or M11's either (already have them as backups). I'd just like some opinions on these two IEMs. As far as music and source - mostly post grunge and...

My favorites in that price range are - NuForce NE-6 Meelectronic M6

I'm no expert but I'm really impressed with the sound of my $39 NuForce NE-6.

Good topic and something I've always wondered. I'm incredibly hard on my IEMs. I have the opportunity to wear them at least 6 hours every day. I work in large non temperature controlled greenhouses so my IEMs are routinely exposed to sweat, dirt, and dust. Then there's the occasional unavoidable...

Quote: Originally Posted by ljokerl Shared casings are not rare among IEMs manufactured in China. Afaik shells and accessories are all they share. Thanks for clearing that up. Also thanks for the heads up on the M6's at Overstock I'd been looking for them awhile and couldn't find...

I could be way off here but Soundmagic PL11's look an awful lot like NuForce NE-6's for 3/4 the price......

A few recommendations - NuForce NE-6 would be my first choice. Zune Premium Version 2 make a good back up set of IEMs. I also like my Head Direct RE2's but they lack bass without an amp.

Quote: Originally Posted by jant71 You have to ask if the PL50 or RE2 have enough bass for you outside jogging. Bass at home and bass outside with the external noises and wind or over music/machines at the gym is not the same. The NE-7 may be the choice esp. If you find the CX500...